30 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
NOTES:
●Audio Dubbing ( pg. 43) and Insert Editing ( pg. 43) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
●If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
●During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
SOUND MODE
[12 BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
ZOOM
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.
300X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 300X digital magnification.
*Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
SNAP MODE
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
[FULL] NEGA FRAME
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( pg. 35).
GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO 
: The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
” is displayed.
NAVIGATION
[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made manually. ( pg. 38)
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time.
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images. ( pg. 38) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended.
OFF: Disables the function.
●The “
” indicator appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.
MANUAL
The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
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DIS
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON 
]: To compensate for unstable images caused by
NOTES:
●Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
●The “ 
” may change color from white to blue and start blinking or go out completely if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
| [OFF] / ON |
5S
[OFF]: Disables
5S: Enables
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.
TELE MACRO
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm (2 ft).
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA*
: Inserts black bands at the top and bottom
of the screen. The |
| indicator appears. During playback |
on